CBI Home vs Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBI Home
This application allows for remote control of various devices from anywhere. Users can set up custom automations and scenarios based on device variables, and share control with others. Receive custom notifications for switching paraphernalia.
- Remote device control
- Control multiple devices
- Custom automation scheduling
- Scenario creation
- Device control sharing
- Custom notifications
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Remotely control CBI switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhere Schedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variables Share device control with other users Custom notifications switching paraphernalia Control multiple devices with one App from anywhereSchedule custom automation and scenarios based on device specific variablesShare device control with other users Custom notifications
Ghost
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GHOST Anti Theft System with Bluetooth Function Install the GHOST Connect app on your smartphone and take control of your car! Highlights: Automatic activation / deactivation Service mode on / off Multiple paring with other vehicles Bypass/ Fail safe mode Operating mode: - Simply connect your smartphone to your GHOST Anti Theft System - Tap and hold " disconnected " tab to select your GHOST - Enter in the 4 digit code that you have been provided with to unlock the GHOST - Activate or deactivate the GHOST ( Red button=Activated / Green button=Deactivated ) For all modern vehicles from 2005 - onwards. This app is available only for GHOST Systems equipped with the Bluetooth function. Compatibility may vary depending on the smartphone. Get your GHOST Anti Theft System online at www.ghostsa.co.za or our local fitment centers country wide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost at every 6 months against CBI Home's every 12 months. Ghost also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CBI Home ships an update every 12 months, Ghost every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBI Home | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roy Schwan | SELETRON SNC DI LAGO EMANUEL & STEFANO |
In-app purchases
CBI Home
No in-app purchases
Ghost
No in-app purchases
